WinterOff season ~40°F highs

Things to do in Cedar City in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Cedar City, with average highs around 40°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a January weekend Where else in January

Best picks for January

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in January.

Sentinel Mesa

basin of the Colorado Plateau on the Arizona–Utah border in the western United States

Rainbow Bridge

national monument in San Juan County, Utah, United States

3Indoor escape

Moqui Cave

museum in Kanab, Utah, United States

Holidays in January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

Cedar City in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Cedar City?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Cedar City, with average highs around 40°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Cedar City in January?

Average daytime highs are around 40°F, compared with 88°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Cedar City in January?

Top picks for January: Sentinel Mesa, Rainbow Bridge, Moqui Cave, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park.